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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.46, 296.26 and 81.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.46, 296.26 and 81.92 is: 122.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.46 : 296.26 = 81.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.46/296.26 = 81.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.46x = 296.26 × 81.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.46x = 24,267.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,267.93/197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.90

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